Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji (SHP)
Panaji, Sep 17: On Monday, Mormugao Taluka Enforcement Squad fined bars and hotels Rs 2,600 for the violation under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA).
The alleged violations will be forwarded to the South Goa district collector. Earlier on Monday, the enforcement team had found a violation of section 4 of COTPA in a bank and fair price shop.
According to an officer from the enforcement, stress will be laid on the new health warning of tobacco products applicable from September 1 and revised guidelines for tobacco-free educational institutions.